Educational

The discs yet to be installed in front of the sculpture will be engraved with prominent dates in Hull’s history. It will also serve as a sun dial, which will add to the luminous effect of the Solar Gate.

07:52

More photos from this morning

06:59

The sculpture is now freestanding

06:51

Standing by itself

Workmen are about to detach the other crane from the sculpture.

06:47

Looking good

This is the first installation of the gate. In the coming weeks electricity will be added so it is illuminated at Night, as well as nearly 20 discs on the floor leading up to the sculpture itself.

Morning has broken

Last glimmers of the moon as the sun starts to shine through the Solar Gate.

All hands on deck

Artist is Tonkin Liu. The gate arrived in the city last night with up to 12 workers currently ensuring the sculpture is securely placed next to the pond in Queens Gardens.

06:37

Early start

Strata started offloading the sculpture at 5.30am.

06:27Hannah Robinson

It's here!

With the morning sun starting to shine through the Solar Gate is already proving itself to be a great addition to the city centre!